Global January 2020

Trump: Iran Appears To Be 'Standing Down'

In an address to the nation, President Trump said that Iran appears to be “standing down” and the U.S. will immediately place new sanctions on Iran "until Iran changes its behavior."

Hispanic Community January 2020

US Plans To Send Mexicans To Guatemala?

An estimated 900 Mexican asylum seekers could be impacted by U.S. plans to send them to Guatemala. Mexico’s Foreign Affairs ministry has stated that it disagrees with this plan.

Financing January 2020

New $10M Scholarship Initiative

Weber State University President Brad Mortensen announced a new $10 million scholarship initiative called CATapult for students facing financial difficulties.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Biggest Quake In Century Hits Puerto Rico

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico, leaving hundreds of families homeless, and there is a roughly 22% chance the island may experience another quake as large or even larger.

Global January 2020

Are We At War?

Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases that house United States troops. The White House said President Donald Trump will address the nation today.

Hispanic Community January 2020

6.4 Quake Strikes Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico was struck before dawn by a 6.4 earthquake followed by a series of strong aftershocks. The quake killed one man and injured at least eight other people.

Legal January 2020

Guatemalan Sues US To Reunite With Family

An asylum-seeker is suing the U.S. to reunite her with her family. She and her two daughters were released into the U.S., but her partner and her son were both ordered to remain in Mexico.

Technology January 2020

Gym Class Without The Gym?

Virtual physical education gives students the option of taking gym class on their own time and tracking results with wearable fitness trackers. Teachers still guide assignments.

Global January 2020

Collecting DNA At The Border For FBI?

People being held in immigration custody at the border will now have their DNA collected by the U.S. government who will submit it to the FBI for a massive criminal database.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Migrants Stuck And Scared In Mexico

With the expansion of the so-called “Remain in Mexico” program, migrants are struggling to get their bearings and figure out how to make their immigration court dates.

Financing January 2020

Can College Athletes Have Fame & Fortune?

A recent poll shows 66% of Americans support college athletes to be able to cash in on their names, images and likenesses. There are concerns about safeguarding against corruption.

Global January 2020

Census Bureau Will Get Citizenship Data?

The Supreme Court ruled against including a citizenship question on the 2020 Census; the Census Bureau is going to get citizenship data from the Department of Homeland Security.